BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend headed to Sunderland Having taken place at Sefton Park, Liverpool this summer – featuring performances from Haim, Sam Fender, Tate McRae, Sugababes and others – the event is heading across the country to Herrington Country Park, Sunderland next year.
Charli XCX follows up Brat with new album Wuthering Heights Inspired by the 360 hitmaker’s work with Emerald Fennell on the filmmaker’s new adaptation of the Emily Brontë novel, the project features Chains Of Love and House (feat John Cale), both of which are out now.
Cher, Lily Allen named as musical guests for final 2025 SNL shows The diva will perform the show set to air on December 20, with fellow pop superstar and ‘Wicked’ actress Ariana Grande on hosting duties for the evening.
Jane McDonald announces new album Living The Dream, 2026 UK tour The powerhouse singer recorded her latest project at the renowned Blackbird Studios in Nashville, with the record due out in March 2026, the exact date to be confirmed.
Cascada on her Studio 54-inspired new album and 20 years of global hits [Exclusive] As they return with their fifth album, Cascada’s Natalie Horler looks back on 20 years of hits and reacts to her recent interview that went viral online.
Nicki French considered Eurovision return with new album track: ‘Would they really go for a 60 year old singer… again?’ [Exclusive] As she returns with her new album, Nicki French reveals she almost submitted one track into the running for next year’s Eurovision.
Pixie Lott talks new album Encino: ‘When you fall into your authentic self, that’s when the magic happens’ [Exclusive] A decade after releasing her self-titled third album, Pixie Lott returns with a body of work that reflects the place she’s at in her life today.
Betty Boo: ‘It’s a philosophy that I have to not let anybody tell you that you can’t be who you want to be!’ [Exclusive] As she returns with her epic new album ‘Rip Up The Rulebook’, Betty Boo opens up about creating her most diverse work to date.
Exclusive Stock Aitken Waterman reflect on life at The Hit Factory: ‘The overall feeling is it was just too exciting for words!’ February 9, 2023
Exclusive Bryan Adams collaborator Jim Vallance recalls ‘jumping hurdles’ to get airplay on US radio: ‘US record companies look at Canadian artists as having an unfair advantage’ February 9, 2023
Exclusive Gary Davies says landing Radio 1 job was a case of ‘right place, right time’: ‘Three months ended up being 11 years…’ February 9, 2023
Exclusive Blow Monkeys’ Doctor Robert shares the band’s mixed reaction to ‘Digging Your Scene’: ‘They knew it was a hit – but they weren’t on it! February 9, 2023
Exclusive Kym Mazelle recalls bemusement at meeting Mr Blobby on ‘Top of the Pops’: ‘I didn’t even know what he was!’ February 9, 2023
Future Pop Jessie Ware announces fifth album ‘That! Feels Good!’, releases new single ‘Pearls’ February 16, 2023
